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View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 WBEZ The many languages of Chicago - WBEZ Chicago https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/08/11/the-many-languages-of-chicago From English and Spanish to Yoruba and Gujarati, there are [ _dozens of languages_ ][3] spoken right here in Chicago, reflecting the diversity of the city. Interest in language learning and preservation is especially strong among diaspora communities. And there are many Chicago-area groups and schools meeting this need. _Say …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 WBEZ Illinois will regulate how social media companies can engage with kids - WBEZ Chicago https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/08/11/illinois-will-regulate-how-social-media-companies-can-engage-with-kids Illinois has joined a **** [ _growing number of states_ ][1] that regulate the way social media companies can interact with minors. The [ _Children’s Online Social Media Safety Act_ ][2] aims to create guardrails for kids while still giving them an option to learn and connect with people through …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 NBC Local More than half a million without power in Chicago area, NW Indiana amid severe weather https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/more-than-half-a-million-without-power-across-chicago-area-northwest-indiana-amid-severe-weather/3973718/ Strong storms left damage across the Chicago area and northwest Indiana and left more than half a million ComEd and NIPSCO customers without power on Tuesday. As of just after 12:45 p.m., more than 280,000 ComEd customers and more than 280,500 NIPSCO customers were without power, according to outage data …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 NBC Local ‘Destructive' storms that pummeled much of Chicago area brought wind gusts up to 100 mph https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/destructive-storms-that-pummeled-much-of-chicago-area-brought-wind-gusts-up-to-100-mph/3973695/ Dangerous and destructive storms burst across the Chicago area Tuesday, bringing wind gusts of up to 100 mph, [ possible tornadoes ][1] and damaging trees and power lines across the region. The fast-moving systems powered into the region just before 10 a.m., with the worst of the system gone by …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Breaking down the Bears' first depth chart of the preseason https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/08/11/bears-training-camp-analyze-first-depth-chart-nfl-ben-johnson * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][51] * [ Facebook ][52] * [ Bluesky ][53] * [ Email ][54] * [ Reddit ][55] * [ Flipboard ][56] The [ Bears ][57] haven’t picked a starting left tackle, officially or unofficially. The team listed all three candidates …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Motorist flees, causes multiple crashes in fatal Lake View hit-and-run https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/11/motorist-flees-causes-multiple-crashes-in-fatal-lake-view-hit-and-run * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][43] * [ Facebook ][44] * [ Bluesky ][45] * [ Email ][46] * [ Reddit ][47] * [ Flipboard ][48] A impaired motorist who fatally slammed into a 25-year-old pedestrian before fleeing, crashing into a vehicle causing a chain-reaction …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Asesinan a tiros a dos conserjes en una escuela primaria en el suroeste de Chicago https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/08/11/asesinan-a-tiros-a-dos-conserjes-en-una-escuela-primaria-en-el-suroeste-de-chicago * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][31] * [ Facebook ][32] * [ Bluesky ][33] * [ Email ][34] * [ Reddit ][35] * [ Flipboard ][36] [ ![][37] ][38] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Dos conserjes fueron abatidos …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Man arrested at O'Hare accused in fatal Albany Park stabbing https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/11/man-arrested-at-ohare-accused-in-fatal-albany-park-stabbing * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][22] * [ Facebook ][23] * [ Bluesky ][24] * [ Email ][25] * [ Reddit ][26] * [ Flipboard ][27] A man who was arrested at O’Hare International Airport apparently trying to board a flight is facing first-degree murder …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Severe weather pummels Chicago area https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/08/11/severe-weather-expected-in-chicago-area-and-other-areas-of-illinois * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] Fast moving thunderstorms raced through multiple counties in the Chicago area and throughout areas of the state including Cook, …
View Article 1:01 p.m. August 11, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times What to know about the 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show https://chicago.suntimes.com/arts-and-culture/2026/08/11/what-to-know-about-the-2026-chicago-air-and-water-show * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The roar of fighter jets will once again fill the skies over Lake Michigan this weekend, as Chicago’s annual …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 CBS Local Doppler-radar confirmed tornado blasts through Chicago's south suburbs https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/doppler-radar-confirmed-tornado-blasts-through-chicago-south-suburbs/ A tornado blasted through Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours Tuesday. Confirmed by Doppler radar, the large tornado was believed to be an EF-2 at minimum. The tornado was also rain-wrapped, and thus could not be seen easily. South suburban communities including Flossmoor, Homewood, Thornton, and Glenwood were affected …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 Capitol Fax AG Raoul wins lawsuit blocking HUD funding cuts https://capitolfax.com/2026/08/11/ag-raoul-wins-lawsuit-blocking-hud-funding-cuts/ * [ Politico ][1] … > A federal judge on Friday once again struck down an effort by the Trump > administration to dramatically restructure $4 billion in federal funding for > people experiencing homelessness. > > The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s efforts to modify the so- > …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 block-club-chicago Army Navy Sales Weathers Global Conflicts, Fashion Trends As Chicago’s Last Military Surplus Store https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/11/army-navy-sales-weathers-global-conflicts-fashion-trends-as-chicagos-last-military-surplus-store/ LAKEVIEW — Inside Army Navy Sales, believed to be the last military surplus store in Chicago, decades of military history are packed into nearly every inch of the Lincoln Avenue storefront. World War I medals sit in dusty glass cases. Bomber jackets line the racks across from Navy pea coats …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 ABC Local Why 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn' creator wanted to release director's cut https://abc7.com/post/files-want-believe-vrach-frankenshteyn-creator-chris-carter-explains-he-decided-release-directors-cut/19659278/ "The truth is out there." "The X-Files" creator Chris Carter is releasing an R-rated version of "The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn" on Hulu and Disney+. While chatting with On The Red Carpet, Carter explained his desire for sharing a director's cut. "This is the reason I …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 ABC Local A DC trial was nearing its end when the jury made a discovery that shocked everyone in the courtroom https://abc7.com/post/dc-trial-was-nearing-end-when-jury-made-discovery-shocked-everyone-courtroom/19662884/ WASHINGTON -- The charges at a monthlong criminal trial in Washington's federal court last month were fairly straightforward: That one man had allegedly held up seven 7-Elevens and a few other gas stations in spring 2023 and stolen cars. But the trial of Shamell Naquan Joyner had a twist. While …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 ABC Local Big Bear eagles: What's next for Shadow after death of his mate Jackie? https://abc7.com/post/big-bear-bald-eagles-whats-shadow-jackies-death/19662702/ BIG BEAR, Calif. (KABC) -- For years, millions of people around the world tuned in to watch Jackie the bald eagle and her family live their lives in Big Bear. Jackie stole the hearts of people from around the world, with millions of fans who would follow updates on the …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 ABC Local Brad Pitt opens up about sobriety, suicidal thoughts and more in candid interview https://abc7chicago.com/story/brad-pitt-opens-sobriety-suicidal-thoughts-more-candid-interview/19663126/ Brad Pitt is getting candid about his life behind the scenes, opening up about [ sobriety ][9] , mental health and more. In a wide-ranging interview with Esquire published on Aug. 10, the Academy Award winner said he's no longer sober and that he had felt suicidal at one point …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 ABC Local Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released https://abc7chicago.com/story/robert-gilman-release-former-us-marine-held-russia-more-4-years-disputed-charges-has-been-released/19663179/ Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday. ![Robert Gilman][5] Robert Gilman Gilman family via AP Robert Gilman …
View Article 1 p.m. August 11, 2026 ABC Local Wednesday to bring 3 cosmic spectacles including solar eclipse, meteor shower https://abc7chicago.com/story/wednesday-bring-3-cosmic-spectacles-including-solar-eclipse-meteor-shower/19663212/ If you love astronomy, Wednesday, Aug. 12 is your day. If you're lucky enough to live in the right place, you could potentially witness three significant cosmic spectacles: a parade of planets, a total solar eclipse and the best meteor shower of the year. ## _**1\. The parade of planets** …
View Article 11:01 a.m. August 11, 2026 WTTW CPD Sergeant Responsible for Botched Raid Won’t Be Fired — But Was Promoted https://news.wttw.com/2026/08/11/cpd-sergeant-responsible-botched-raid-won-t-be-fired-was-promoted The Chicago police sergeant who oversaw officers who detained the same teen four times in less than 30 minutes in what investigators ruled was a botched raid will not be fired, according to documents obtained by WTTW News. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability urged Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling …